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instinctively vs intuitively
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| instinctivelyadverb/ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv.li/ | Meaning without thinking or planning, because of a natural feeling or reaction | Goes with instinctively know | Example Babies instinctively turn their heads toward their mother's voice. |
| intuitivelyadverb/ɪnˈtuː.ɪ.tɪv.li/ | Meaning in a way that comes from a feeling rather than from careful thought or proof | Goes with know intuitively | Example She intuitively knew that something was wrong with the plan. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I knew that something was wrong when I saw his face.